To determine how
to look for potential health problems in the future, one can use transits, progressions, solar arcs, and eclipses. We
will use Carl Sagan's chart to observe what planetary
combinations
were in
effect when
he became
ill.

It should be noted that when using transits it is the planets from
Jupiter through Pluto that give us the most information on upcoming
events.

However, transiting Mars is a good timer when used in conjunction with
these other planets.

The progressed Sun which is also
the same as the solar arc directed Sun is a good timer.

As
will be seen in the example using Carl Sagan's chart, it is the
buildup of several indications involving transits, progressions and
solar arcs that tells the story.

Following is a brief description of the
meaning of the planets when used in prediction.

Jupiter
-- can help through its protective influence or when in a negative
mode can indicate a disease caused by excess, a liver disease or a
blood disease.

Saturn
-- can indicate the beginning of a chronic problem, less vitality,
dental problems, bone or skin problems.

Uranus -- can indicate a
sudden disease, an accident, a circulatory problem, a problem with
the back, or a spasm condition.

Neptune
-- can indicate misdiagnosis, problems with drugs or alcohol, a
lack of tone, an unusual disease, a virus infection, or
worsening of a disease.

Pluto
- can indicate a transformation in the body, massive
infection, .removal of an organ, a heredity disease.

An experienced astrologer would also be aware of the progressed
Moon which can give one monthly indications of the body and
emotions.
Using Carl Sagan's chart the use of predictive techniques will be
illustrated. Carl Sagan became ill in 1994.

On Mar 1,
1994 transiting Pluto was Stationery Retrograde. at 28 Scorpio 04. This was conjunct
his Descendant. Any time a planet is stationery -- whether
turning direct or retrograde, its effects are stronger and if that
particular planet aspects a planet in a chart, there is an
intensification of the meaning of the aspect. In this case
we have the planet of transformation and drastic change opposing
his Ascendant. The Ascendant can indicate the physical
body.

On Mar 25, 1994 the planet Uranus at 25 Capricorn 48 by
transit squared Carl Sagan's Vertex. As noted earlier, the
Vertex is an angle of fate, the natal chart has Uranus opposite
the Vertex, and Uranus can bring shock and surprise. The
repetition of a natal hard aspect brings out the promise of the
natal chart.

On May 8, 1994 solar arc directed Neptune was conjunct natal
Venus at 14 Scorpio 34. Venus is Carl Sagan's chart ruler
and thus affects the physical body. This can be a toxic combination.

On May 10, 1994
a solar eclipse at 19 Taurus 49 made an almost exact opposition to
Carl Sagan's Sun. His natal Sunis in the 6th house of health
and also represents the physical body, vitality, and life.
An eclipse on a personal point in a chart usually indicates some
action connected with the planet being eclipsed.

On May 27,
1994 transiting Uranus again opposed Pluto.

On June 7 1994
transiting Uranus again squared natal Vertex.

On June 22,
1994 Saturn was stationery retrograde at 12 Pisces 24. This
is almost exactly opposite his Mars Neptune conjunction. A
combination of Saturn to Mars and Saturn to Neptune is especially
difficult and is usually indicative of a health crises. This also
sets off the toxic combination of natal Mars conjunct Neptune.
Transiting Pluto opposed the Ascendant exactly on July 15,
1994.--
bodily transformation and crises.

On November 3,1994 a solar
eclipse occurred at 10 Scorpio 54 in his sixth house of health and
conjunct Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and the Sun. A lunar
eclipse occurred on November 18, 1984 at 25 Taurus 42 which is
within minutes of his Ascendant. Lunar eclipses indicate
very emotional times.

It should also be noted that
Carl Sagan's Ascendant is conjunct a particularly malefic fixed
star -- Algol.

It is possible that had Carl Sagan believed in astrology and had
seen an astrologer he might have been told of the possibility of a
health crises years in advance and been able to take measures to improve his health.

At the same time, there are no guarantees and it is easier to see
things in retrospect. However, no one could doubt the
severity of planetary combinations that was to occur in his life
in 1994.

Carl
Sagan passed away in Seattle Washington on December 1996.

The above is a brief introduction to Medical Astrology. For
more details, including more case studies and a listing of the
astrological significators for many disease states, you can
purchase her book
How to Give an Astrological Health Reading.

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